Startup World Cup Virginia

We can’t wait to see you at the biggest business event of the year! Here’s what you need to know for the Startup World Cup Virginia Regional Finals on Thursday, August 21st!
Main Event

• Location: Sandler Center – 201 Market St UNIT 204, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
• Doors open/Check-in begins: 5:00 pm
• Program Starts: 5:40 pm SHARP
• 10 startup pitches, crowning of the Virginia Champion, and networking with the Who’s Who of Virginia business
• Surprises throughout the night!
• Still need to register or invite a friend? Register here

Pre-Party (Optional)

• Location: The Hive – 140 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
• Doors open @ 3:00 – 5:00 PM
• Food, drinks, networking
• Check-in for the main event and skip the line at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
• Free registration here

Check-In Tips

• If you registered a group under one name, let us know who the additional attendees are to speed up your check-in process
• Be ready to tell the check-in team your name for a smooth process.

Parking
Available at any garage in Virginia Beach Town Center. Closest: 173 Market Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
More about the Startup World Cup
The Pegasus Tech Ventures Startup World Cup is a global competition designed to support and inspire entrepreneurs around the world. Regional winners advance to the Grand Finale in San Francisco, where they compete for a $1 million investment prize.
Last year, ivWatch claimed victory in the Virginia regional and went on to finish third in the world — proving that innovation from the Commonwealth can shine on the global stage.
Back for its second year, the Virginia Regional Finals will once again take place in beautiful Virginia Beach, a nationally ranked summer destination in Hampton Roads.
Join us for an exciting evening of high-energy pitches, dynamic networking, and opportunities to connect with mentors, startups, investors, and innovation leaders — all in a relaxed, out-of-the-box setting.
Whether you’re a startup founder, investor, or just curious about the future of entrepreneurship, this is the event you don’t want to miss.
Come witness the next big thing in startups from across the Commonwealth.
Register now and be part of the journey. We look forward to seeing you on August 21st!